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The Greatest Generation Had Queer Veterans, Too
Biden’s pardon of gay soldiers is just one part of acknowledging untold stories.
An Atrevida Is Best Avoided
The Portuguese word that exposes the country’s lingering double standards on gender.
Iranians Go to the Polls to Elect a New President
All four candidates seek different approaches to curbing Western sanctions and supporting Islamist groups in the Middle East.
Is It Too Late to Replace a Presidential Candidate?
Not according to other democracies around the world.
How the World Is Reacting to the U.S. Presidential Debate
Biden’s subpar performance is making many of Washington’s allies nervous.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of June 22: The EU plays hardball, protests rock Kenya, and a Latin American country weathers a coup attempt.
What Will Elections in France, Iran, and the U.K. Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?
As more countries prepare to go to the polls, Julian Assange is freed and Vladimir Putin cozies up to Kim Jong Un.
The Dreyfus Affair and the Origins of the Tour de France
The grueling cycling competition has a rich political history.
Yes, Biden Flopped. But Let’s Not Overreact.
The United States is in a very bad place. Just not as bad as people think.
The West Misunderstands Its Own Far Right
The right-wing parties poised to take power aren’t populist. They’re something much worse.
Why Are French Jews Supporting the Far Right?
Prominent Jewish figures are publicly entertaining what was once considered unthinkable: voting for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.
Why This Venezuelan Election Feels Different
The opposition holds a decisive lead in polling—and there’s a real possibility Maduro could leave power.
How Bad Will Political Violence in the U.S. Get?
Civil war is unlikely, but other alarming scenarios are quite possible.
How Kenya’s President Broke the Social Contract
Faced with economic crisis and mass protests, Washington’s newest non-NATO ally has turned to brutal repression at home.
Key Foreign-Policy Moments From the Trump-Biden Debate
The two candidates clashed over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and America’s global image.